Hi, I am now currently exploring my options, which include all of the following noted in the subject line.

1. As this must be a very difficult question, I will get through the last, first - is it possible to self-induce a Photographic Memory with ANY techniques, or to use LSC's tapes to create a "new behavior" much like a new persona, geared toward memory by photograph? Also, how did that one guy who listened to the 24-Hr Memory Supercharger unlock one, after 3 months of continuous listening, and who could even withstand that?! Is he a proven work of art? As for this question, lastly, I have also read a few of the lectures on the web which say it is possible to convert by forming images rather than audio, but how can one go about this? Will Paul or Pete ever consider making a course toward this? I do not care about the disadvantages of having a memory such as this, as I have already considered it - all I would like to do is: process information fast, recall with ease, immediately.

2. Speed Reading - a complex form of reading, in which the eyes are trained to grasp large amounts of text fairly quickly, and with comprehension in the conscious mind toward near 100% levels, according to certain programs. How effective is speed-reading? I can currently do around 400-600WPM on average.

3. PhotoReading claims not to be similar to speed-reading, but with all the skimming, mind-mapping, rapid reading, dipping, and super reading - isn't that much the same thing? Wouldn't it actually take a LONGER time than SR, considering the above and then the process of activation? Another important question, is the process still doable without the PR step? I mean, what does the PR actually contribute to the process, rather than an image of what a page may have looked like (but, if you don't even regular read it, how do even understand stuff in PR? How can Pete do stuff automatically, if he only sees blurs?)Also, with SR, you can usually instanteously recall information, and I have a very nice capability to do such when I read text, by simultaneously memorizing the info. But, with PR, don't the comprehension levels vary? How long would speed-reading info last in the mind, when compared to PR? Oh, and who is Subliminal Dynamics? Aren't their approaches better, since they want 100% concentration by some Einstein theory, and immediate total recall? I have looked at some posts, and all say PR is better.

4. Is it possible to use speed reading and photo reading simultaneously? I would like to explore the option of mastering SR first, and then moving to PR because it uses some of the SR techniques (rapid reading, I need to use it for studying technical works - medicine, etc.). Has anyone had success with some good SR books, that they could recommend? Like Howard Berg's, for example (I've heard weird stuff on this book, not sure how good it really is, but he claims to be the fastest normal "reader").

5. Can Image Streaming, that Einstein Theory of Concentration, and/or the Memory Supercharger (or any other tapes) help for immediate recall, or at least full recall within 1 day? Will the PR Activator Tape ever be out for public sale, or included with the course ever again, rather than only in the seminar?

6. Any SR to PR converters, that would like to share their experiences with both worlds?

Thank you all, much of your help and answering time is appreciated. I am just extremely curious, sorry for so many questions. I am intrigued by such amazing stuff, and I would literally like to read (in a short time!, heh) hundreds to thousands of books to expand my knowledge for every purpose in life, while getting through school as a top priority.

[This message has been edited by AssemblerCT (edited July 21, 2001).]